Editor’s note

I hope you are all doing well and staying as safe as you possibly can. Is it just me or do
the days of the week just fly by? The word of the week for me is contentment, and
that’s probably because my birthday is next week and I tend to get in a very reflective
mood this time of the year. I believe that birthdays are personal new year’s and I can
only be content at this particular time of year. Happy birthday to all the September born
readers. Next week’s edition will showcase birthday celebratory ideas for the uncertain
times we find ourselves in.
I am grateful for many things including you the readers, who turn the pages of the
Weekender. We appreciate the support and feedback. Our aim is to be a pleasant
informative Saturday read for Africa’s smartest dynamic young professionals.

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This week was one of those weeks where the news cycle got the best of me, even as a
media professional. As you know stories break by the hour and this week we had
prepared to showcase the re-opening of the movie industry and on Thursday
BusinessDay was informed that Lagos and Cross River state cinemas would still remain
shut. We had to expand the story and also recommend some online content for our
Lagos and Rivers State readers. The story was being updated live as the information
came in, throughout the end of the work week just in time for the weekend. We hope if
you go to the cinema this weekend, you enjoy it and more importantly stay safe. You
can catch the weekly news round up on the next page.

This week I am delighted to introduce an exciting Nigerian history column which will tell
the unknown stories of Nigeria’s fascinating rich history. This week we take you on a
journey on the MV Aureol, known as the white swan of the Lagos sea. As always
discover refreshing content including an interview with Odunayo Ewiniyi the co-founder
of PiggyVest. Ever wondered how to become a food photographer? Well you can read
all about how to get started inside. We also have tips on how to kickstart your savings
by the end of the year. TigerFye Rose who writes our mom-preneur column takes us
behind the scenes of a production as working mother. There’s been a bit of debate
around the terminology ‘mom-preneur’ what are your thoughts? There also a piece of
relationship financial planning, we celebrate International literacy day with online and
offline places to get books for your child.

Have a restful weekend and Happy September. Thank you for reading.
With gratitude,
Lehlé Balde